In Frogtown Hollow live Emmet and Ma Otter, a family with little money but lots of love. With Christmas coming, they want very much to buy each other a store-bought gift, but are barely scraping by doing odd jobs. When a local talent contest offers a special prize. Emmet must make a sacrifice to join his jug band for the competition. Will the jug band prevail or will fierce competition from the Riverbottom Gang steal the show - and the prize?

Breaking of branches is forbidden: A monk orders a young acolyte, who has a fondness for sake, to guard a cherry tree. Demon: Two brothers, living with their aged mother, go out into the forest to hunt. In the forest, a demon's arm attempts to overpower one of them. They cut off the arm and bring it home, only to find a more horrible fate at home. Farce anthropo-cynique: A dog race is interrupted by a ringmaster who mistreats the animals. The crowd...

When Gonzo's extraterrestrial relatives plan a visit, the government captures him in order to find out when his relatives will arrive.

Friendships are about to get even FURRIER because a BRAND-NEW, floppy-eared, tail-wagging friend is coming to Sesame Street! Elmo, everyone's favorite red monster, is adopting a puppy named Tango. This music-loving, smart, and energetic pet is the PAWFECT furry friend for Elmo! Elmo and Tango immediately develop a close connection through their kind and joyful personalities.